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A bra fitting experience with Pippa Leenstra…give it a go!

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In my bra fitting line of work, I get the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the best in the industry.  I had the pleasure of meeting Pippa Leenstra at a Woman’s event here in Johannesburg recently.

Pippa is a personal stylist and I just love her ethos “personal style is an outward expression of your inner self” We are both in the business of making a woman feel amazing from foundation outwards.

I was delighted when Pippa approached me for a bra fitting as she could relate to this struggle.  I have included her very honest and open blog about her experience.  Please enjoy…

How to choose the right bra

You’re in for some action in this post.

I am being brave and sharing a photo of myself – in a bra, with no t-shirt over it.

I figured if I’m going to talk candidly on the subject of how to choose the right bra, I need to be open enough with you myself.

I don’t know any woman who loves going shopping for bras (maybe if you’ve just had a boob job it takes on a new meaning) but for most of us we find it to be not only a chore but a rather unpleasant, unsatisfactory experience.

I have minuscule boobs. They were always on the small side but I was actually quite happy with them until breastfeeding 2 children left them even smaller than they were, and we’re not even talking about ageing and gravity and all that yet.

So I am still wearing my pre-babies bras because every time I try to find a bra, the store never has my size and I leave in a huff. My boobs don’t fill my pre-babies bras, so it’s really not such a good look.

I always thought I’d have a breast enlargement, but at the moment I’m definitely not considering this. I kind of have the attitude of: This is my body, it’s not perfect, but it’s mine and I’m proud of it and everything it has been through in its 36 years.

Anyway, the too-big-bras are no longer, thanks to my recent visit to Taryn from The Bra Guru at her lovely studio in Hyde Park.

We found a bra for me within 15 minutes, it was so effortless and simple. Taryn has such a lovely, warm, gentle way about her. I never felt uncomfortable or awkward at any stage. I didn’t have the usual experience of having to sift through rails and rails trying to find my size, trying on umpteen bras, and then leaving either empty-handed or with an ill-fitting bra because I just had to get at least one.

Drumroll…

Here’s me in the bra. My boobs actually fill it, I can bend down without worrying that there’s that gap between boob and bra!

bra fitting experience with Pippa Leenstra bra fitting experience with Pippa Leenstra

Underwear is all about comfort, plus a little bit of the beauty/sexy factor thrown in. I really love this bra as not only is it so super comfy, it’s also pretty. I’ll be going back for a flesh-coloured one soon.

Taryn caters for all sizes, ranging from size 30-44, A-H cups.

My advice is to chuck out all your uncomfortable or ugly bras and literally have 3 really good ones that you rotate.

You know all about my less is more approach and this totally applies to underwear. Your bra 100% affects how you look in a top, so make sure it’s one that you really like and that works for you.

With Love,

Taryn xoxo

Our size range caters for up to a K cup

To view more of our range please book an appointment for you one-on-one bra fitting consultation.

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